Chance for Ross Preferred Admission

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<p>High School GPA:
3.86 UW GPA
4.16 W GPA
(Took the most rigorous IB course load possible at a school that ranks Top 10 in the nation consistently on an annual basis)</p>

<p>12th Grade Course load: IB2 Chemistry HL, IB2 Biology HL, IB2 Mathematics HL, IB Environmental Systems SL, IB2 Literature SL, IB2 History HL, IB2 Spanish SL, IB TOK</p>

<p>Standardized Scores:
ACT: 34
SAT II: 800 Math II, 800 Chemistry, 700 Biology, 800 Korean</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Spanish Honor Society
Science Olympiad (Captain)
Symphonic Band (Principle Chair)
DECA Business Club - (Co-Founder)</p>

<p>Tutor at Hispanic Outreach Program (10th - present)
Volunteer at Local Hospital (Patient Care) (10th - present)
Korean School Assistant Teacher - (12th)
Experience working in Local Court Hearings as Korean-English translator
Experience dissecting Human Cadavers at Local University
Business program with Customer Interaction at Nissan Automotive Headquarters </p>

<p>Work:
Research Intern at Biofuel Energy Laboratory (Summer of 11th Grade)
Worked at parents' Dry Cleaner since 6th grade</p>

<p>Fantastic Essays chronicling Parent's business adversities in America, very candid essays
Good LOR's from Teachers
Additional Recommendation from Research Mentor - His daughter goes to Cornell</p>

<p>Hooks:
First Generation College Applicant</p>

<p>Asian Male
(In-State)</p>

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<p>Preferred admission is a reach for everyone, and it can be kind of random because there’s a surplus of people with extremely high stats. That being said, you definitely have the stats to get in, so focus on your essays.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the input. Ross’ website says that Ross admissions faculty will not be reading my letter of recommendations. Is this true? I have just had an abrupt counselor change, so I have not even met the counselor who will be writing my LOR.</p>